Intel Core i3-2330M vs Intel Core i7-9750H

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Intel Core i3-2330M or Intel Core i3-2330M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2330M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
2 Generation 9
Intel Core i3-2330M Name Intel Core i7-9750H
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 9000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Core i7-9750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
2 CPU Cores 6
None None 4.5 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 6x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-9750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9750H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
96 Shaders 192
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
12 Execution units 24
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
10.1 Direct X 12
6 Generation 9.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 35 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9750H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 390 $
32 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1440
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2019
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679
Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
766
766

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5149
5149
Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
958
958

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2814
2814
Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
517
517

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2653
2653
Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
373
373

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354
Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
369
369

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
441
441
Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
146
146